Thurlby Close is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8AP is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thurlby Close, Woodford Green, IG8 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8AT, IG8 8AR, IG8 8EN, IG8 8DS, IG8 8AS, IG8 8LE, IG8 8BS, IG8 8DY, IG8 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 8AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG8 8AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 52.7% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 30.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.3% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.8% | 40.8% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 24.5% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 13.5% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 33.2% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 73.4% | 69.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 58.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 58.4% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 24.3% | 20.2% | 6.1% | 18.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 58.5% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 20.9% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 6.8% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thurlby Close was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thurlby Close has the 72nd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 295th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Thurlby Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-14 | £241,959 |
| 1 Thurlby Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,500 | 2010-09-09 | £244,044 |
| 13 Thurlby Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2007-06-15 | £250,958 |
| 24 Thurlby Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2007-03-12 | £238,455 |
| 13 Thurlby Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2004-11-05 | £261,423 |
IG8 8AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IG8 8AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazin Romanesc | 730 Chigwell Road | 315 yd | |
| Gandhi Tandoori | 712 Chigwell Road | 340 yd | |
| Kyto Restaurant | 692-694 Chigwell Road | 340 yd | |
| Jaipur of Chigwell Indian Restaurant | 734 Chigwell Road | 340 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 688-690 Chigwell Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Jolly Wheelers | 735 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green | 92 yd | |
| The Crown & Crooked Billet P H | 13 Cross Road | 342 yd | |
| Uplands Social Club | Uplands Social Club, 2 Green Walk | 582 yd | |
| Old Loughtonians Hockey Club | Luxborough Lane, Chigwell | 974 yd | |
| The Luxborough Court School | Luxborough Lane, Chigwell | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Express | 710 Chigwell Road | 340 yd | |
| Kome | 606 Chigwell Road | 658 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 620 Chigwell Road | 658 yd | |
| Chiqwell BBQ | 526 Chigwell Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 686 Chigwell Road | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School Academy HIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Repton Park) CLARENCE GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 920 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Chigwell Golf Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE HIGH ROAD | golf | 1,045 yd |
| Roding Sports Centre RODING SPORTS CENTRE RODING SPORTS CENTRE LUXBOROUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,054 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.